***Sign up before March 8th!!!***

The Wuling Sixiu is a group of 4 mountains. The ‘si’ meaning four and the ‘xiu’ meaning excellence. The mountains are, Kelayeshan, Taoshan, Chiyoushan and Pintianshan, and they can be hiked over 3 days in the Sheipa National Park. They make up the northeastern part of the Holy Ridge O-route.

On this hike we’ll hike to the top of Chiyoushan and Pintianshan covering two of the four peaks.

It is a pretty tough hike, with some very steep sections and the odd bit of scrambling. However, the hike is a lot of fun and every bit as beautiful as some of Taiwan’s more famous mountains.

This is an OVERNIGHT trip leaving Taipei on Friday April 10th and returning to Taipei on Sunday April 12th. We’ll spend two nights camping or staying in cabins. Tents will be provided if needed.

Although the hike doesn’t require any much technical climbing ability, it is in the high mountains and is a VERY TOUGH HIKE. Please consider your ability before signing up.

***PRICE***

If you’re a full time student or you’ve been on another overnight hike with us, the price is $8,200NTD. If this is your first hike with us, the price is $9,200NTD.

****ITINERARY****

Friday (April 10th) – Meet at 7pm in Taipei at Wanlong MRT Station Exit 2, Please be on time! We’ll drive to Wuling Farm where we’ll camp for the night.

Saturday (April 11th) – Up around 7am, breakfast and then hike up to the Chiyoushan. We’ll pass by the famous Pintian Tree which makes up the Taiwan Adventures logo before arriving at the Xinda Campsite

Sunday (April 12th) – Up early (~4am) and head to the Pintianshan for sunrise. Hike back down to Wuling Farm and then drive back to Taipei. We expect to be back around 8pm.

***** IMPORTANT! *******

This hike will be extremely cold. We expect nighttime temperatures to go close to zero, and remain around there as we make our summit on the Sunday. You will need cold weather clothes, and a good down feather sleeping bag (we have some available to rent, let us know if you need one).

*****WHAT WE WILL PROVIDE*****

– Meals: Saturday breakfast and dinner; Sunday breakfast and lunch (You need to bring your own lunch for Saturday)
– Private transport from Taipei to the mountain and back
– Accommodation
– Permits
– A professional, native English speaking guide
– Insurance
– Tents, if needed

*****WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING*****

– At least a 50L backpack
– Pack cover
– Sturdy hiking boots
– Fleece / Warm layer
– Raincoat
– Rain pants
– 2 pairs of socks
– Warm hat
– Gloves
– Sleeping bag (winter bag)
– The ability to carry 2L of water
– Headlamp (very important)
– Toiletries and personal items
– Sunscreen
– Hiking Pole (this is a requirement)
– Trousers (not jeans)

If you have trouble getting anything, let us know and we’ll see if we can help you out. Sleeping bags ($400 each) and hiking poles can be rented for a small additional fee. ($200 each).

***HOW TO SIGN UP***

Please complete the form at the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1m0EVA2tyVskANKIRDrgyFTQuuSyfPDuAJF-WSwXMIrQ

If you have any problems, send an email to neil@taiwan-adventures.com

The payment is non-refundable and non-transferable unless we are unsuccessful in our permit application. Getting a permit can be difficult and we’ll do our best to secure one. However in the event that we are unsuccessful, we will refund deposits or rearrange the trip for another date.

Be sure to read the group’s rules, especially our refund policy:

http://www.facebook.com/groups/TaiwanAdventures/doc/276107129116873/

A hiker looks out on a sea of clouds on Taiwan’s Holy Ridge, a hiking trail on the Wuling Sixiu.